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Corsten Family History

Corsten Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Carsten, Dorsten, Costen, Colston, Forster, Osten, Corse, Coster

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Where is the Corsten family from?

You can see how Corsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corsten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Corsten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Corsten family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Corsten's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Corsten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corsten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Corsten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corsten. 45% of Corsten men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Corsten women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Corsten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Corsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corsten census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 92 immigration records available for the last name Corsten. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Corsten. For the veterans among your Corsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corsten lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Corsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Corsten in 1971 was 95, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corsten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corsten ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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